Exxon to focus on lithium from brines, not hard rock mining, executive says
The company is deciding which direct lithium extraction technology it will license to produce lithium in Arkansas.
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Saudi-backed Almar Water seeks lithium partnership in Chile
The Spain-based firm wants to leverage its technology in the extraction of battery-metal lithium.
Gold Reserve announces $30 million placement for Citgo bid
Part of the proceeds will go toward the company's credit bid for PDV Holdings, the indirect parent company of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum.
McEwen Copper makes share offer of $70 million to advance Los Azules
McEwen is currently working on a bankable feasibility study for Los Azules, due by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Albemarle plans more lithium auctions to boost market transparency
The company, which operates across the Americas, Asia and Australia, cut staff and paused expansion projects in January.
Skeena secures $750 million finance package for Eskay Creek development
The company is moving toward open pit production at the British Columbia mine in the first half of 2027.
Newmont the only miner to make TIME’s top 100 green firms ranking
TIME and Statista held companies to high standards for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions and energy consumption relative to company size, emissions reductions in 2021 and 2022.
Sibanye CEO says may close metals streaming deal in third quarter
The miner is seeking to raise more than $500 million to shore up its balance after earnings plunged due to a rout in metal prices.
Australia’s Meteoric to supply Brazil rare earths magnet factory
Meteoric is developing its Caldeira rare earths deposit in Minas Gerais.
